9 Questions
What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia?
Decreased renal potassium excretion
What is the medical/nursing management for hypocalcemia?
Encourage increased dietary intake of calcium
What is the EKG finding associated with hypercalcemia?
Shortened QT interval
What is the function of calcitonin?
Lowers serum calcium level
What is the normal serum magnesium level?
1.5 to 2.5 mg/dL
What are the clinical manifestations of hypomagnesemia?
Muscle weakness and even paralysis
What is the most common cause of hypophosphatemia?
Severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperphosphatemia?
Tetany, anorexia, and muscle weakness
What are the learning objectives related to wound care?
Define terms related to skin and wounds
Test your knowledge on nursing interventions for hyperkalemia with this informative quiz! Learn about the importance of encouraging high potassium foods, monitoring EKG results, and administering potassium only after adequate urine flow has been established. Discover the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, including when to stop potassium infusion and when IV K+ should not be given faster than 20 mEq/h. Enhance your nursing skills with this quiz focused on hyperkalemia management.
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